ENC2A - Historical Day for FIRA-AER & Match Officiating

Saturday 5th May saw Sweden beat Latvia 31-3 to win Division 2A of the FIRA-AER ENC Men’s tournament. The match marked an historical occasion that represents the further developments of Women’s Rugby in Europe when female Assistant Referees Claire Hodnett (England) & Barbara Guastini (Italy) made up the “team of 3” along with referee Marcin Zestuzek (Poland).

This is the first time that female Assistant Referees have officiated at a FIRA-AER ENC match. The match was played at Enkoping Rugby Club where the FIRA-AER Women’s European Cup “B” is also being hosted. The following day has shown Claire as referee for the Cup final (Netherlands vs. Sweden) whilst Barbara has refereed the 3rd place match between Finland & Russia